Associate Production Supervisor

Flex•Austin, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Flex is seeking an Associate Operations Supervisor for their 2nd shift in Austin, TX. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving shift-level performance in safety, quality, delivery, and readiness within a Surface Mount Technology (SMT) PCB assembly environment. The supervisor will lead directly from the production floor, ensuring stable and predictable operations by aligning people, processes, and equipment. Success requires decisiveness, presence, and follow-through, with a focus on early issue identification, rapid response, and team preparedness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
1+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven ability to lead teams and deliver operational results
Strong communication skills and a visible floor presence
Demonstrated commitment to safety and execution discipline

Nice To Haves

Experience in SMT manufacturing (screen printing, pick-and-place, reflow, AOI)
Working knowledge of SMT material preparation and equipment setup
Familiarity with key manufacturing metrics such as schedule attainment, FPY, and downtime
Experience working in Lean or continuous improvement environments

Responsibilities

Own shift performance and deliver production schedules.
Maintain strong quality results, including first pass yield and variation control.
Drive rapid, structured response to equipment or process disruptions.
Identify production gaps early and resolve them through disciplined problem solving.
Ensure actions are closed with clear ownership and follow-through.
Confirm line readiness for changeovers, including material verification and kitting.
Enforce operating standards, safety requirements, and execution discipline.
Lead from the production floor with a visible, engaged leadership presence.
Set clear expectations and address performance directly and respectfully.
Coach and develop operators, line leads, and support personnel.
Build a culture of accountability, respect, and operational excellence.
Reinforce safe behaviors and ensure compliance with all EHS standards.
Partner with ESC/Maintenance on downtime and equipment recovery.
Work with Methods Engineering to ensure accurate setups and process readiness.
Collaborate with Process Engineering on defect trends, containment, and root cause analysis.
Share information openly, escalate proactively, and collaborate without blame.
Deliver clear, structured shift handover reports.
Document issues, actions taken, risks, and ownership.
Ensure the next shift starts aligned, prepared, and ready to execute.
Plan and follow up on action items, space planning, and workshop participation.
Support interviewing, training implementation, and coaching/counseling for improved performance.
Engage in staff meetings and internal communications with peers, staff, and partner departments.
Safeguard company assets and maintain compliance with policies and procedures.
Apply LEAN concepts where possible to improve flow and reduce waste.
Direct daily department activities to meet production goals.
Review material, equipment, and manpower resource requirements; support maintenance programs for critical equipment.
Generate productivity reports and other operations metrics.